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I am looking to convert my HG 186, 3 speed column manual to either a powerglide or trimatic with column shift. I am looking for advice on which box to go for. The ute is only a weekender and does not see alot of kms. I will also need a column, linkages, pedal assy. Cheers
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I'd go for the trimatic, you cant have too many gears I reckon. Easier to obtain too. Ive got a 6 cyl tri avail, near ipswich QLD. Shouldnt have too much trouble getting the rest
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put an impala side shift on the 3 sp all synchro, oh yeeh! |
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I'd go for the trimatic, you cant have too many gears I reckon. Easier to obtain too. Ive got a 6 cyl tri avail, near ipswich QLD. Shouldnt have too much trouble getting the rest
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Yep, go Trimatic, particularly as you have a six cyl. Column setup, with a RH side selector shaft box, should be a reasonably simple conversion from manual to auto. Trimatic to suit a six can have some upgrades done to make them stronger & change well. I see you're in Vic, I can recommend a guy in the Northern suburbs that I have had build a number of boxes including a Trimatic for a VK inj 6 cyl. Edited by user Monday, July 11, 2011 9:33:58 PM(UTC)
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My 186 ht prem has a powerglide and is the most reliable and toughest gearbox evermade . They have a preety good torque convertor that acts like a third gear anyway , just my 2 cents worth lol .
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Originally posted by 1970ht
My 186 ht prem has a powerglide and is the most reliable and toughest gearbox evermade . They have a preety good torque convertor that acts like a third gear anyway , just my 2 cents worth lol .
torqe coverter is same for traumatic as powerglide !!!! i have a recent reco powerglide here for 6cyl thats 2yrs old an only done 1500miles for $475 regards DD www.bellarineclasasicautos.com.au
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Originally posted by dirty davo
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Originally posted by 1970ht
My 186 ht prem has a powerglide and is the most reliable and toughest gearbox evermade . They have a preety good torque convertor that acts like a third gear anyway , just my 2 cents worth lol .
torqe coverter is same for traumatic as powerglide !!!!
i have a recent reco powerglide here for 6cyl thats 2yrs old an only done 1500miles for $475
regards DD
www.bellarineclasasicautos.com.au
furtheremore , trimatic will never take abbuse like a trusty ole powerglide will period!!!!! but recoed, a trimatic (investing cuppla hundred bux more)can take anything., & with an extra gear, is th way ta go
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quote:
Originally posted by dirty davo
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Originally posted by 1970ht
My 186 ht prem has a powerglide and is the most reliable and toughest gearbox evermade . They have a preety good torque convertor that acts like a third gear anyway , just my 2 cents worth lol .
torqe coverter is same for traumatic as powerglide !!!!
i have a recent reco powerglide here for 6cyl thats 2yrs old an only done 1500miles for $475
regards DD
www.bellarineclasasicautos.com.au
Does it come with a convertor? Do you have all the other parts i will need? Regards
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Originally posted by gwumpy
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Originally posted by dirty davo
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Originally posted by 1970ht
My 186 ht prem has a powerglide and is the most reliable and toughest gearbox evermade . They have a preety good torque convertor that acts like a third gear anyway , just my 2 cents worth lol .
torqe coverter is same for traumatic as powerglide !!!!
i have a recent reco powerglide here for 6cyl thats 2yrs old an only done 1500miles for $475
regards DD
www.bellarineclasasicautos.com.au
Does it come with a convertor?
Do you have all the other parts i will need?
Regards
yes, complete with torque convertor, flex plate spiggot & dust cover & yes i can supply column, linkages & pedal box assy,tranny lines, loom mods,& dash illumination parts. auto radiator regards DD 0412109239 www.bellarineclassicautos.com.au
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